【Dear Utol (2025): Itch Follows Episode 23】

The Dear Utol (2025): Itch Follows Episode 23Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, February 6, 2025:

Across

Chief Norse god

• The answer is Odin.

Required number

• The answer is Quota.

Open, as a sleeping bag

• The answer is Unzip.

Puts a cold pack on

• The answer is Ices.

Scrabble value of the circled letters

• The answer is Ten.

Down

Unit of weight whose symbol includes a "z"

• The answer is Ounce.

Baker's ___

• The answer is Dozen.

"That's correct"

• The answer is Itis.

Hit the hay during the day

• The answer is Nap.

Give up

• The answer is Quit.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Mini Crossword.

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